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Judge rules Apple must face antitrust lawsuit brought by the US DOJ

The US Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Apple will progress. US District Judge Julien Neals of New Jersey denied the tech company's motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought over its "walled garden" approach to smartphone software. "We believe this lawsuit is wrong on the facts and the law, and we will continue to vigorously fight it in court," a spokesperson from Apple said. The DOJ and several states filed the lawsuit against Apple in March 2024. Their argument was that Apple had created a monopoly over app software. The suit claimed that Apple's restrictions and fees placed on developers, as well as its limits on third-party devices and services, were in violation of antitrust laws. Apple quickly responded with a rebuttal of all the claims made in the lawsuit. The company filed for a dismissal of the case in August. Judge Neals' ruling in the US comes as Apple has also been facing down charges of anti-competitive behavior in the EU. I...

The government’s Apple antitrust lawsuit is still on

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The US Department of Justice notched an initial win in its antitrust case against Apple today, with a federal judge rejecting Apple’s attempt to dismiss the lawsuit outright. The government’s allegations are “sufficient to demonstrate Apple’s specific intent to monopolize the smartphone and performance smartphone market,“ Judge Julien Neals wrote in an opinion on Monday. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

NASA will start livestreaming content on Netflix later this summer

NASA is bringing live NASA+ programming to Netflix. For the uninitiated, NASA+ is the space agency's very own streaming platform. Content will begin showing up later this summer. This will be reserved for live events, with NASA saying it'll be used to stream "rocket launches, astronaut spacewalks, mission coverage and breathtaking live views of Earth from the International Space Station." NASA+ also streams original documentaries, but it doesn't look like that's part of this deal. “The National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 calls on us to share our story of space exploration with the broadest possible audience,” said Rebecca Sirmons, general manager of NASA+. She went on to say that the agency is committed to inspiring new generations "right from the comfort of their couch or in the palm of their hand from their phone." This won't be reserved for US residents, as NASA says it'll be available throughout the globe. This should expand the ag...

Meta restructures its AI unit under ‘Superintelligence Labs’

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is restructuring the company’s AI efforts to center around building  AI “superintelligence.”  Going forward, all teams working on AI at Meta will fall under a new group called Meta Superintelligence Labs, according to Bloomberg, which viewed an internal memo sent Monday.  Alexandr Wang, the former CEO of data labeling startup Scale Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Hundreds of Brother printer models have security flaw that can’t be patched

A security company has found eight security vulnerabilities that impact hundreds of Brother printer models. The company has released firmware updates to handle seven of these vulnerabilities, but one security flaw cannot be patched.  Brother has indicated that it'll fix the remaining issue during the manufacturing process of future printers, which doesn't help current owners. The company recommends that users change the default main password. Otherwise, bad actors could remotely access impacted devices. Though primarily impacting around 700 Brother printers, 59 units manufactured by Fujifilm, Toshiba, Ricoh and Konica Minolta are also at risk.  🚨 Rapid7 discovered 8 new vulnerabilities while researching multifunction printers. 742 models across 4 vendors are affected by some or all of these vulns. Rapid7 and @jpcert_en worked with #BrotherIndustries to coordinate the vulnerability disclosure: https://t.co/AOupYHaBqm pic.twitter.com/dig0LInkTg— Rapid7 (@rapid7) June 25, 2025 ...

“Israel-Gaza Conflict Intensifies: Thousands Flee as Airstrikes and Civilian Casualties Rise” – 6/30/2025, 6:28:44 PM

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Here are some of the latest world news headlines as of June 30, 2025: Israel-Gaza Conflict Escalates: Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled Gaza City following new forced evacuation... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Tumblr’s move to WordPress and fediverse integration is ‘on hold’

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Automattic’s plan to move Tumblr’s backend over to WordPress is now “on hold,” Automattic founder and CEO Matt Mullenweg says in a Decoder episode published today. The company announced the plan to move over the more than half a billion blogs on Tumblr last year, saying that the change would “make it easier to share Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Apple’s USB-C AirPods Max are $69 off ahead of Prime Day

Amazon's Prime Day is fast approaching and the early deals are coming through thick and fast. One that is perhaps worth your attention is a discount on Apple's USB-C AirPods Max. The headphones have dropped to $480, which is a $69 discount. The deal is available for all AirPods Max colorways except purple (sorry if you were holding out for a good deal on that variant!). This isn't the best price we've ever seen for the AirPods Max. They dipped to $450 during last year's Black Friday period. Still, it's a solid discount for anyone looking to pick up a pair now. Apple finally refreshed the AirPods Max with a USB-C charging port and new colorways last fall. Earlier this year, the company updated the headphones with some new features, but only for the USB-C model. That version of the AirPods Max now supports lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio, though only in wired mode. That update and the switch to USB-C charging are the only major changes Apple has ...

Tinder to require new users in California to use facial recognition tech to verify their profiles

Tinder is requiring new users in California to use facial recognition technology to verify their profiles. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Ryan Gosling is not an astronaut in Project Hail Mary’s first trailer

Following the success of 2015’s The Martian, Amazon MGM Studios has released the first trailer for Project Hail Mary based on another best-selling Andy Weir novel. The film features Ryan Gosling, who’s entering his sci-fi era after being cast in Star Wars: Starfighter, as science teacher-turned-astronaut Ryland Grace who wakes up on a spaceship with Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

13 Best French Presses (2025): Plastic, Glass, Stainless Steel, Travel

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The humble French press is affordable, effective, and hard to mess up. Here are our favorites to make your morning cup of coffee. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

“US and China Strike Trade Truce Amid Unresolved Tensions” – 6/30/2025, 12:22:54 PM

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Here are the latest world news highlights as of June 30, 2025: US-China Relations – The United States and China have announced a new agreement aimed at de-escalating their ongoing... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Global Turmoil and Hope: Key Stories of June 30, 2025 | Conflict, Climate, and Diplomacy Update

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June 30, 2025, dawns as a day of both turbulence and quiet, determined hope on our fragile blue planet. As the world stirs, some regions reel from the reverberations of... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Global Turmoil and Hope: Key Stories of June 30, 2025 | Conflict, Climate, and Diplomacy Update

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Global Turmoil and Hope: Key Stories of June 30, 2025 | Conflict, Climate, and Diplomacy Update**Hashtags:**#June30News, #UkraineConflict, #ClimateActionEU, #USCanadaTrade, #EarthquakeAlert, #NepalDiplomacy, #SerbiaProtests, #HongKongPolitics, #SudanCrisis, #SustainableDevelopment**Description:**Dive into today’s most pressing global headlines with Alvin from Greenground. On June 30, 2025, witness the escalation of the Ukraine conflict with Russia’s largest aerial assault, explore Europe’s innovative climate strategy proposal, and uncover the latest tensions in US-Canada trade talks. From seismic tremors in Pakistan to political unrest in Serbia and Hong Kong’s shifting landscape, this video offers a comprehensive, insightful look at the events shaping our world. Plus, discover hopeful stories from Indonesia and the DRC driving sustainable progress. Stay informed, engaged, and connected with these vital updates — hit like, comment your thoughts, and subscribe for more in-depth news...

Why AI will eat McKinsey’s lunch — but not today

Navin Chaddha, managing director of the 55-year-old Silicon Valley venture firm Mayfield, is betting big on AI’s ability to transform people-heavy industries like consulting, law, and accounting. The veteran investor, whose wins include Lyft, Poshmark, and HashiCorp, recently discussed at TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC evening in Menlo Park why he believes “AI teammates” can create software-like margins Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Global Protests Demand Debt Cancellation Ahead of UN Development Summit – 6/30/2025, 6:21:12 AM

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Here are the latest major world news headlines as of June 30, 2025: Global Protests and UN Finance Summit – Activists marched in southern Spain on June 29, demanding debt... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Dave the Diver’s In the Jungle DLC may not arrive until 2026, but Godzilla is back

Dave the Diver just marked its two-year anniversary, and the team behind it has a bunch of updates to share about its future. While it's mostly good news, there is one little hiccup: the upcoming In the Jungle DLC, which was announced a few months ago and was expected to arrive later this year, now isn't likely to launch until 2026. But everything else announced in the 11-minute anniversary video should make up for it. That includes the return of the time-limited free Godzilla DLC, which is now back on all platforms until at least the end of 2026. If you missed out on it the first time, here's your chance. Mintrocket Studio Head Jaeho Hwang also said the team is extending the availability of the recent DLC, Ichiban's Holiday, which will remain available through next year as well. After hearing feedback from fans about the pricing, that pack will get "regular discounts" to make it cheaper.  The game just landed on the Epic Games Store and according Hwang, a fr...

Between utopia and collapse: Navigating AI’s murky middle future

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AI is disrupting the world, but it also presents an opportunity to ask what we are here for, and our role as stewards of meaning. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

OpenAI Leadership Responds to Meta Offers: ‘Someone Has Broken Into Our Home’

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As Mark Zuckerberg lures away top research talent to Meta, OpenAI executives say they're ‘recalibrating comp,’ according to an internal memo. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trump claims a ‘very wealthy’ group will buy TikTok without revealing who

The unending saga between President Donald Trump and TikTok may finally get some closure. In an interview with Fox News' Maria Bartiromo, the US president announced that there's a buyer secured for TikTok. "We have a buyer for TikTok by the way," Trump said in the interview. "I think I'll need probably China approval and I think President Xi [Jinping] will probably do it." When asked to identify the buyer, Trump only cryptically revealed that it was a "group of very wealthy people," which would be announced in "about two weeks." Watch Part 3 of @MariaBartiromo's interview with @POTUS where they discuss the future of tariffs, A.I., TikTok, and green energy pic.twitter.com/B5u5S9iOF2— SundayMorningFutures (@SundayFutures) June 29, 2025 The uncertain fate of TikTok began when Trump signed an executive order to extend a deadline to ban the app from US-based app stores. The initial extension came shortly after Trump took office for...

Android 16 will protect users from fake cell towers and potential spying threats

It turns out that your smartphone could be an overlooked vulnerability that puts you at risk of being tracked. To combat this, Google is rolling out a new security feature in Android 16 that will warn users if their device is using a fake or insecure mobile network or if that network requests identifying information about a connected device. However, these features likely won't be available until the next generation of Android devices, as first reported by Android Authority. Since the current Android devices lack the hardware to support these features, the first compatible Android device we could see with this tech may be the Pixel 10 that's expected to debut later this summer. This feature is designed to counteract cell site simulators, or devices that act like a cell tower and trick nearby devices into connecting to it. Once connected, these simulators can glean sensitive information, like the location of a smartphone. These cell site simulators are better known by their comm...

Trump says he’s found a buyer for TikTok

A group of “very wealthy people” is set to buy short-form video app TikTok, according to President Donald Trump. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

“Russia Launches Largest Airstrike on Ukraine Amid Peace Talk Stalemate” – 6/29/2025, 6:28:34 PM

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Here are the latest major world news updates as of June 29, 2025: Russia-Ukraine War – Russia has launched its largest airstrike on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

‘We are the media now’: why Tesla’s robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans

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Over the years, Tesla has built part of its reputation on hosting big, bold events to generate authentic hype for upcoming releases. The robotaxi launch in Austin, Texas, last week wasn't one of them. Coverage of the rollout was dominated by a close-knit cohort of Tesla influencers and Elon Musk superfans, many of whom are Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

13 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

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Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Talks Stumble Amid Rising Death Toll and Humanitarian Crisis – 6/29/2025, 12:22:38 PM

Major World News as of June 29, 2025 Middle East: Israel, Gaza, and Iran Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed at least 34 people, with Palestinian health officials reporting a... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Student Solves a Long-Standing Problem About the Limits of Addition

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A new proof illuminates the hidden patterns that emerge when addition becomes impossible. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Breaking News & Global Insights | June 29, 2025 – Peace, Policy & Progress with Alvin

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Breaking News & Global Insights | June 29, 2025 – Peace, Policy & Progress with Alvin**Hashtags:**#GlobalNews, #PeaceInAfrica, #DRCRwandaPeace, #GlobalSouth, #DrugAbuseCrisis, #USSupremeCourt, #MiddleEastDiplomacy, #iPhoneAnniversary, #WorldNews2025, #GreengroundUpdates**Description:**Join Alvin from Greenground as he unpacks today’s most impactful stories shaping our world on June 29, 2025. From a historic peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda that could transform Central Africa’s future, to critical discussions on global development and the escalating drug crisis spotlighted by the UN. Dive into the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that may redefine birthright citizenship and explore pivotal diplomatic moves in the Middle East. Plus, celebrate the 18th anniversary of the revolutionary iPhone and its impact on technology and daily life. Stay informed, inspired, and engaged with this rich tapestry of news and analysis. Don’t miss...

Meta reportedly hires four more researchers from OpenAI

Looks like Meta isn’t done poaching talent from OpenAI. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Iran-Israel Ceasefire Holds Amid Tension; Japan’s Final H2A Rocket Launches Successfully – 6/29/2025, 6:21:09 AM

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Major World News Highlights as of June 29, 2025 Middle East: Iran-Israel Tensions and Ceasefire – Massive crowds attended state funerals in Iran for military leaders and nuclear scientists killed... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Tesla shows off its first fully autonomous delivery to convince us its self-driving cars work

Tesla's robotaxi service may have had some early hitches, but the company said it just successfully delivered a car autonomously. Using the same robotaxi technology, Tesla showed the delivery process of a Model Y from its Gigafactory Texas in Austin to a customer with a roughly 30-minute journey as seen in a video posted on X. Unlike the robotaxi service launch last week, the automated delivery had no safety monitor, nor anyone behind the wheel. Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, also posted on X that the delivery didn't have any "remote operators in control at any point." World's first autonomous delivery of a car!This Tesla drove itself from Gigafactory Texas to its new owner's home ~30min away — crossing parking lots, highways & the city to reach its new owner pic.twitter.com/WFSIaEU6Oq— Tesla (@Tesla) June 28, 2025 The trip covers navigating through everything from the Gigafactory Texas' parking lot to city streets, even managing to handle the highway...

“Peace Breakthrough: DRC and Rwanda Sign Landmark Treaty in Washington” – 6/28/2025, 6:28:40 PM

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Latest World News as of June 28, 2025 Major International Developments Peace Agreement Between DRC and Rwanda The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have signed a significant peace... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

“Israel-Iran Agree to U.S.-Backed Ceasefire After 12-Day Conflict” – 6/28/2025, 12:22:52 PM

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Latest World News as of June 28, 2025 Middle East Conflicts and Diplomacy – Israel and Iran have agreed to a U.S.-backed ceasefire after a 12-day conflict triggered by missile... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

AI agents are hitting a liability wall. Mixus has a plan to overcome it using human overseers on high-risk workflows

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Mixus's "colleague-in-the-loop" model blends automation with human judgment for safe deployment of AI agents. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Breville Luxe Brewer Review (2025): Good Drip, Real Cold Brew

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Like a lot of Breville's best devices, the Luxe Brewer combines technical sophistication with easy single-button operation. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

SpaceX’s Starbase city officials silent on crane collapse

A crane collapsed at SpaceX’s South Texas rocket facility this week, and the company’s newly-formed city won’t say if anyone was hurt. On June 23, a crane being used to clean up debris from the most recent SpaceX rocket explosion collapsed at the company’s launch complex. Footage of the accident was captured by Lab Padre, Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

How vulnerable is critical infrastructure to cyberattack in the US?

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Our water, health, and energy systems are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattack. Now, when tensions escalate - like when the US bombed nuclear facilities in Iran this month - the safety of these systems becomes of paramount concern. If conflict erupts, we can expect it to be a "hybrid" battle, Joshua Corman, executive in residence for Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Supreme Court upholds Texas’s porn site age verification law

The US Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law that could have broad implications for online free speech. The court ruled 6-3 in affirming Texas law HB 1181, which requires websites that host adult content to implement age verification. The nonprofit Free Speech Coalition petitioned the top court in April 2024 to review the law. (The organization represents the adult industry.) Texas was one of many states passing age-verification laws aimed at porn websites. Pornhub has exited 17 states due to similar legislation. Critics across the political spectrum have noted that HB 1181 has concerning implications for the First Amendment and online privacy. The EFF notes that no age verification method exists that is both accurate and respects user privacy. (Unlike flashing an ID in person, online verification requires data retention.) Developing...This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/streaming/supreme-court-upholds-texass-porn-site-age-verification-...

“Iran Claims U.S., Israeli Strikes Didn’t Disrupt Nuclear Program Amidst Tensions” – 6/27/2025, 6:28:35 PM

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Major World News Updates as of June 27, 2025 U.S. Supreme Court Rulings – The U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant decision allowing states to block Medicaid funding to abortion... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

“Mysterious Fireball Lights Up Southeast U.S. Sky, Sparking Meteor or Space Debris Theories” – 6/27/2025, 6:21:24 AM

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Latest World News as of June 27, 2025 Severe Weather in the U.S. – Extreme storms have battered much of the Northern Plains, with more than a dozen tornadoes reported.... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Elon Musk reportedly fired a key Tesla executive following another month of flagging sales

Elon Musk has reportedly fired Omead Afshar, Tesla's head of manufacturing and operations in North America and Europe, according to Forbes. Both CNBC and Bloomberg corroborated the report. Afshar's exit follows Milan Kovac, the head of engineering on Tesla's Optimus robot, who left the company in early June. Afshar was promoted to the role last year, Bloomberg reports, after working for multiple different Musk-owned companies since 2017. The timing of his exit isn't particularly surprising given the trouble Tesla has faced selling cars. Sales in Europe have shrunk for a fifth consecutive month and the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association reports that registrations of new Teslas dropped by nearly 41 percent in May. The company is also struggling in China, where sales fell 15 percent in the same month. While Musk appears to be holding Afshar responsible, the blame clearly lies at Musk's feet. Helping to fund President Donald Trump's re-election in th...

Walmart cracks enterprise AI at scale: Thousands of use cases, one framework

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Walmart VP Desirée Gosby reveals how the retailer scales AI across 255M customers. Enterprise blueprint from Transform 2025 on trust-first deployment. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Microsoft’s Xbox PC launcher gets going with Steam, Epic, and other games showing up

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Microsoft announced earlier this week that it would start testing its new aggregated gaming library on the Xbox app for Windows, and it's now starting to show up for testers today. This new library experience lists Steam, Battle.net, Ubisoft, Epic Games Store, and Riot Games titles that are all installed on a PC from various Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Nintendo’s mouse-controlled basketball game comes out on August 14

Nintendo just revealed that Drag x Drive will be available on August 14, exclusively for the recently-released Switch 2 console. The company made this announcement on its Today! news app. For the uninitiated, Drag x Drive is a 3 v 3 wheelchair basketball game. The main hook is that it's controlled via the mouse-like functionality of those new Joy-Con controllers. This will be the first major test of this feature and will let us know if it'll be a barely-used gimmick or a real opportunity for new gameplay experiences. The game looks pretty fun, though it will likely be something of a niche title. Think Arms and not Wii Sports. We don't have a price yet and it remains to be seen if the concept is robust enough to charge $60 or $70. My guess is that it'll come somewhere in the $30 to $40 range. This does, however, prove one thing. Nintendo is trying to release a first-party game each month, which is something it did during much of the lifecycle of the original Switch. The...

Meta’s recruiting blitz claims three OpenAI researchers

In the fight for top AI talent, Meta just reportedly snagged a win, poaching three OpenAI researchers despite rival Sam Altman’s public mockery of Mark Zuckerberg’s lavish hiring tactics. The latest victory in Zuckerberg’s widely-reported recruiting blitz: Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov, and Xiaohua Zhai – who established OpenAI’s Zurich office – have joined Meta’s superintelligence Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Texas Lawmakers Want More Control of the Tesla Robotaxis on Their Roads

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WIRED spoke to Texas State Senator Sarah Eckhardt, who represents part of the area in Austin served by Tesla’s new and limited robotaxi service. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Global Security Shifts & Political Upheaval: Insights and Updates – June 26, 2025

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Global Security Shifts & Political Upheaval: Insights and Updates – June 26, 2025**Hashtags:**#GlobalSecurity, #NATOSummit, #MiddleEastTensions, #PoliticalNews, #TechInSecurity, #ClimateCrisis, #BrazilPolitics, #USPolitics2025, #DronesInLawEnforcement, #HeatWaveAlert**Description:**Dive into today’s critical global updates from NATO’s new defense spending targets to escalating Middle East tensions and political shakeups in Brazil and New York. Discover how technology like armed drones is reshaping security efforts in Mexico, the urgent challenges posed by record-breaking heat waves in Canada, and the alarming rise in attacks at public events. Join Alvin for a comprehensive, thoughtful analysis that connects these complex events shaping our world. Don’t miss this engaging reflection on current affairs—like, comment, and subscribe to stay informed and be part of the conversation! Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Bumble is laying off 30 percent of its workforce

Bumble, the makers of the Bumble Dating App and Bumble For Friends, announced Wednesday that the company will be laying off 30 percent of its workforce, or roughly 240 employees. This comes as dating app companies struggle to perform in recent years. Bumble was once a company worth almost $8 billion, but finds itself worth about 90 percent less today. Founder Whitney Wolfe Herd had briefly stepped down as CEO in early 2024 before returning as CEO this year. The company has posted declining revenues this year as it struggles to attract and maintain paying members. In a statement to CNBC, a Bumble spokesperson said, "Our focus now is on moving forward in a way that strengthens our core business, continues to serve our members effectively, and positions us for future growth." Bumble added new safety and verification tools back in March that allow users to upload an image of their government-issued ID and receive a verification badge on their profiles. Users searching through pro...

Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr raises $100M as military UAV demand soars

Indian drone startup Raphe mPhibr has raised $100 million in an all-equity Series B round led by General Catalyst, as the startup aims to boost its R&D and local production capabilities amid growing demand for drones in battlefields and for border surveillance. Drones are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in global military operations. In recent and ongoing Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Veloretti just made one of the best e-bikes lighter and cheaper

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Dutch bicycle brand Veloretti just announced a slimmed-down version of its excellent Electric Two series of electric bikes for European commuters. The step-over Ace Two Lite is a lighter and less expensive version of the very heavy Ace Two e-bike I reviewed back in 2023, which ditches the sublime Enviolo automatic shifter in favor of a simpler Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

8 Best Water Leak Detectors (2025), Tested and Reviewed

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Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These WIRED-tested smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

A nasal spray company wants to make it harder for the FTC to police health claims

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In the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, a health products company called Xlear began advertising its saline nasal spray to people desperately searching for ways to protect themselves from a new virus. In its marketing, Xlear pointed to studies that it said supported the idea that ingredients in the spray could block viruses from sticking Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

‘Sandbox first’: Andrew Ng’s blueprint for accelerating enterprise AI innovation

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Speaking at VB Transform, Andrew Ng said observability and guardrails are important, but not at the cost of speed. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Apple Wallet notifications for an F1 movie promotion ticked off iPhone owners

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Apple poured some good money into making F1 – a Formula 1 racing movie starring Brad Pitt – and it wants its customers to know that. To that end, many people, including some Verge staffers, noticed an unusual Apple Wallet notification this morning that’s both an advertisement and promotion for the film.  The notification prompts Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Netflix is letting go of some of its best indie games

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If you’ve been enjoying Hades on mobile via Netflix, you better get in those last few runs while you still can. First spotted by Engadget, and confirmed via the Netflix app, Supergiant’s Greek mythology inspired roguelike and 21 other games are being delisted from the service next month. Several titles like Braid, Katana Zero, and Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Global Tensions and Triumphs: Middle East Strikes, NATO Boost, Climate Crisis – June 24, 2025

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Global Tensions and Triumphs: Middle East Strikes, NATO Boost, Climate Crisis & Historic Moments – June 24, 2025**Hashtags:**#MiddleEastConflict, #IranIsraelCrisis, #NATOSpending, #ClimateChange2025, #GreeceWildfires, #WorldWarIIAnniversary, #UkraineFreedom, #SouthKoreaDefense, #GlobalSecurity, #June242025* Description:**Today's global update covers explosive developments and inspiring breakthroughs shaping our world on June 24, 2025. Iran’s daring "Operation True Promise 3" missile strike on Israel follows U.S. airstrikes, with Russia stepping in diplomatically—discover the latest shifts in Middle Eastern power dynamics. Meanwhile, NATO plans historic defense budget increases amidst growing global uncertainty. Across the globe, fire rages on Greece’s Chios island, highlighting urgent climate crises as Asia faces record heatwaves. Reflect on 80 years since Okinawa’s pivotal WWII battle while mourning tragic bombings in Syria. Amid tension, a Ukrainian journal...

Verizon adopts Google’s Gemini AI to help customers solve ‘complex’ issues

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Verizon is trying to streamline its customer service experience by overhauling it with more chatbots and AI tools. The My Verizon app is being relaunched today with a new “AI-powered Verizon Assistant” that aims to help consumers “manage upgrades, add new lines, ask billing questions, take advantage of savings, and more,” according to the telecom Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

OpenAI’s first AI device with Jony Ive won’t be a wearable

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Thanks to a related trademark lawsuit, we know what OpenAI and Jony Ive's first AI device won't be. In court filings submitted this month, leaders from io - the consumer hardware team OpenAI recently acquired from Jony Ive's design studio for $6.5 billion - testified that the first device they plan to release won't be Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Apple’s Liquid Glass interface improves with release of iOS 26 Beta 2

These are not likely the final adjustments, given that iOS 26 doesn't launch publicly until the fall. However, they are indications that Apple is actively listening to early user feedback and making tweaks accordingly. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Leak reveals Grok might soon edit your spreadsheets

Leaked code suggests xAI is developing an advanced file editor for Grok with spreadsheet support, signaling the company’s push to compete with OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft by embedding AI copilots into productivity tools.  Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

“U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Escalate Tensions: Strait of Hormuz Under Threat” – 6/23/2025, 12:23:00 PM

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Latest World News as of June 23, 2025 Major Ongoing Conflicts and Geopolitical Developments The United States has conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, leading to heightened tensions in the... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Rubin observatory unveils first images taken with its giant mirror and camera

Pictures are a prelude to a transformative, all-sky survey set to begin in months Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

OpenAI and Jony Ive’s ‘io’ brand has vanished, but their AI hardware deal remains

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OpenAI has scrubbed mentions of io, the hardware startup co-founded by famous Apple designer Jony Ive, from its website and social media channels. The sudden change closely follows their recent announcement of OpenAI’s nearly $6.5 billion acquisition and plans to create dedicated AI hardware. OpenAI tells The Verge the deal is still happening, but it Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Moratorium on state AI regulation clears Senate hurdle

A Republican effort to prevent states from enforcing their own AI regulations cleared a key procedural hurdle on Saturday. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The stablecoin evangelist: Katie Haun’s fight for digital dollars

In 2018, when Bitcoin was trading around $4,000 and most Americans, at least, thought cryptocurrency was a fad, Katie Haun found herself on a debate stage in Mexico City opposite Paul Krugman, the Nobel Prize-winning economist who had dismissed digital assets as near worthless. As Krugman focused on Bitcoin's wild price swings, Haun steered the conversation toward something else — stablecoins. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Tesla launches robotaxi rides in Austin with big promises and unanswered questions

Tesla has started giving rides in driverless Model Y SUVs in Austin. Details are still sparse, but limited service is open to vetted and invited riders. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

How the Universe and Its Mirrored Version Are Different

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From living matter to molecules to elementary particles, the world is made of “chiral” objects that differ from their reflected forms. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Poppin Sticky Memo Ball Review: Color-Code in Style

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This sticky-note dodecahedron for your desk lets you color-code in style. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Best Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories: Controllers, Cases, and More

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Looking to jazz up your portable gaming experience? Here are the best accessories we've tested for the Nintendo Switch 2. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

“US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites: Major Escalation in Middle East Tensions” – 6/22/2025, 6:20:46 AM

Latest World News as of June 22, 2025 U.S. Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States conducted air strikes on three nuclear sites... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Cartoonist Paul Pope is more worried about killer robots than AI plagiarism

Paul Pope has written and drawn some of the most gorgeous comics of the twenty-first century — from “Batman: Year 100,” in which Batman challenges a dystopian surveillance state, to “Battling Boy,” with its adolescent god proving his mettle by fighting giant monsters. But it’s been more than a decade since Pope’s last major comics Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Verge’s guide to Amazon Prime Day 2025

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Amazon’s mega sale is nearly upon us. This year, Prime Day will kick off on July 8th and run through July 11th, which, for those counting, is twice as long as previous years. Most everything else will likely be the same — well, aside from Amazon’s so-called “Today’s Big Deals” feature — making it a Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Playdate Season 2 review: Shadowgate PD and CatchaDiablos

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Earlier in this Playdate season, I commented in a review that I "love a game that pisses me off a little." Well, I may have shot myself in the foot with that one. Week four of Playdate Season Two brings us not one game that got my blood boiling, but two. CatchaDiablos is a roguelike with a unique movement mechanic that is both pretty cool and absolutely infuriating: running in circles with the crank. Shadowgate PD, on the other hand, is a remade-for-Playdate version of the classic point-and-click adventure that's filled with tricky puzzles and hidden death traps. This week is not for the faint of heart. Am I having fun? Yes. Am I suffering? Also yes. I haven't yet had a chance to check out the latest update to Blippo+ because I've been fighting for my life with these two titles, but I sure am looking forward to turning my brain off soon and getting lost in that strange, strange world as a treat after all this. CatchaDiablos Amano Amano, the developer behind Catcha...

“Intense U.S. Heatwave Triggers Widespread Alerts, Escalates Global Climate Concerns” – 6/21/2025, 6:21:09 AM

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Latest World News as of June 21, 2025 Heatwave Grips the United States Over 100 million Americans from Arizona to Massachusetts are under heat alerts as an intense heatwave blankets... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

How to Beat Jet Lag

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As ultra-long-haul routes take flight, plane-lighting hacks and meal planning could help passengers recover faster. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Rippling spy says men have been following him, and his wife is afraid

If becoming a corporate spy sounds exciting, let this newest affidavit from confessed Rippling spy Keith O’Brien serve as a warning. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies: Airstrikes and Missile Barrages Shake Middle East Tensions – 6/20/2025, 12:22:51 PM

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Major World News as of June 20, 2025 Middle East Tensions: Israel and Iran Escalate Conflict – Israel and Iran are engaged in a cycle of escalating attacks, with Israel... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Astro Bot’s director on making a PlayStation icon

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Astro Bot is filled with whimsy and silliness that makes you want to pay attention to the details. But in a presentation at this year's Game Developers Conference, director Nicolas Doucet shared one particular aspect of Astro the robot that I hadn't noticed but blew me away. Doucet talked about how Team Asobi worked hard Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

A False Start on the Road to an All-American Bitcoin

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Donald Trump pledged to cement the US as the bitcoin mining capital of the planet. The president’s sweeping tariffs stand to simultaneously undermine and advance that ambition in one swoop. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Robinhood founder who might just revolutionize energy, if he succeeds

When Baiju Bhatt stepped away from his role as Chief Creative Officer at Robinhood last year, only those close to him could have predicted his next move: launching a space company built around technology the aerospace industry has largely dismissed, and that might be more groundbreaking than anyone realizes. If people aren’t paying much attention, Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

DOJ files to seize $225 million in crypto from scammers

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The Department of Justice reported yesterday that it filed a civil complaint to seize roughly $225.3 million in cryptocurrency linked to crypto investment scams. In a press release, the DOJ said it traced and targeted accounts that were “part of a sophisticated blockchain-based money laundering network” dispersing funds taken from more than 400 suspected victims Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

“Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates: Civilian Casualties, UN Calls for Ceasefire Amid Missile Strikes” – 6/19/2025, 12:22:55 PM

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Latest World News as of June 19, 2025 Middle East: Israel-Iran Escalation – President Trump is considering military action in response to threats from Iran’s leadership, following a dramatic escalation... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .